A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2665671 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667061 epoch_slot_no: 10261 block_no: 2665546 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5234 time: 2019-06-03 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf29c3750a4973fa1c4c225bd7e54a50aa4892bc0f6a1f4e36e76db1e7cac227aBlock Operator
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